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News from DCCI: David Shaw-Smith Legacy Award for master craftspeople.
The Design and Crafts Council of Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of the David Shaw-Smith Legacy Award for master crafts people. DCCI has created this award to honour the legacy of the late David Shaw-Smith, recognising that Irish craft is driven by heritage and creativity. David Shaw-Smith, an Irish filmmaker, produced and directed the acclaimed documentary… Read more
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Weaving Workshop with Martin Weatherhead, Malahide, Nov 2019.
Weaving Workshop with Martin Weatherhead by Elizabeth O Connor Read more
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Advanced Workshop in Weaving
Martin Weatherhead of SnailTrail Handweavers in Wales is coming to Malahide Castle, Dublin to give a masterclass in weft-faced weaving on the 23rd and 24th November 2019. Weft-faced weaving is also referred to sometimes as rug weaving, it is one of the sections for the Certificate of Achievement in weaving and is an area that… Read more
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Craggaunowen Spinning and Textile Day
Every Year this is my absolute favourite event. Spinners and Weavers from all over Ireland travel to the very special archeological restoration of Craggaunowen in County Clare. We gather in a medieval castle to spin and weave, chat and relax amongst the beautiful rural surroundings. This year we were joined by a wonderful Musician Susanne… Read more
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Tullamore Show 2019
The guild was invited to take part in the Tullamore craft section this year and we had a wonderful day. We had a corner at the back of the craft tent and it was a wonderful cosy space that we filled with wheels and wool. There was a lot of interest from all ages and… Read more
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Rigid Heddle Weaving Class
Learn how to use a Rigid Heddle Loom And Weave your own scarf or cowl. This class will take you through warping the loom, threading the heddle, and weaving your fabric. Rigid heddle looms will be provided. Suitable yarn may be purchased from the shop. Aran weight or similar will work very well. Join is… Read more
